Turning to the 13 Oct 2026 APMC board, Potato was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Potato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Potato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityPotato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.5% above the period average and just 21.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹900 (16.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Potato prices at Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,983. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Potato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Potato rate on 13 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.